Flagship Program · Middle & High School
L.I.F.E Academy
Every student deserves a trusted adult, a plan, and a place to lead. L.I.F.E Academy brings all three into the school day, pairing students with trained mentors and surrounding them with tutoring, wellness support, family connection, and real leadership experience.
What Makes Us Different
Empowering every learner through a holistic approach that bridges the gap between school, home, and community.
A Trusted Adult Who Shows Up
Each student is matched with a trained mentor who meets with them one-to-one every two weeks, all year. Consistency is the point: students learn that someone is in their corner.
Support for the Whole Student
Mentoring is paired with tutoring, regular wellness check-ins, and tiered support plans, so a student who is struggling in math, at home, or with confidence gets help with the real issue.
Families in the Circle
Community health workers connect families with resources and keep them informed, in English and Spanish, so progress at school is backed up at home.
A Path They Can See
Students set goals, explore careers, take field trips, and enroll in college courses while still in high school, turning 'someday' into a plan with dates.
Student Voice & Leadership
Monthly workshops build self-awareness, communication, and leadership. Every student finishes with a capstone project that improves their school or community.
Built for Schools
The program fits the bell schedule, aligns with counseling goals, and tracks engagement and outcomes, so school teams see what is working.
Student Journey
01
Welcome & matching
Students are referred or apply, meet their mentor, and set a few early goals together.
02
Discover who you are
Workshops on identity, emotions, and communication help students understand their strengths and tell their own story.
03
Build the plan
Tutoring, wellness check-ins, career exploration, field trips, and college coursework turn goals into progress.
04
Lead & give back
Students design and present a capstone project, then celebrate what they built with mentors, families, and school staff.
What students learn
OUR CURRICULUM
L.I.F.E Academy is powered by The Leadership Journey™ Student Edition, written for ages 11–14 and 15–20. Every student begins with Course 101, Foundations of Personal Leadership: twelve modules, each with a leadership lesson, reflection, a real-life scenario, a mentor's corner and a leadership challenge.
1. Discovering My Story
2. Discovering My Purpose
3. The L.I.F.E. Method
4. The Seven Pillars of Leadership
5. Goals & My Future Blueprint
6. Leadership at Home & Family
7. Decisions, Character & Integrity
8. School, College & Career
9. Resilience & Emotional Strength
10. Money & Independence
11. Healthy Relationships
12. Purpose, Service & Legacy
Middle school students use the same journey in age-appropriate language. Students finish with a service-learning project and a Certificate of Completion.
Our Impact
Higher GPAs
Participating students are raising their GPAs through personalized academic support and tutoring.
Stronger Attendance
Students are showing up to school more consistently, building a solid foundation for long-term success.
Early College
Students are taking college courses through dual enrollment while still in high school, turning 'someday' into a plan.
Leadership Growth
Monthly workshops build self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills for every student.
How to Launch on Campus
Co-design & Planning
We work with school leaders to align the program with your goals, schedule, and student needs.
Recruitment & Matching
Students are referred or apply. We provide tools to match each student with a trained mentor.
Mentoring & Workshops
Students meet one-to-one with mentors and attend monthly workshops on SEL and leadership.
Capstone & Celebration
Each student completes a capstone project that contributes meaningfully to the school community.
Empowering Every Stage
Our programs are designed to provide meaningful growth for students and transformative support for partner schools.
One-to-One Mentoring
Every student is paired with a trained mentor who meets every two weeks to provide consistent guidance and support.
Academic Success
Students receive personalized tutoring and wellness check-ins to ensure they are thriving both in and out of the classroom.
Early College Path
Students can enroll in dual enrollment courses and take college courses while still in high school, turning 'someday' into a plan.
Leadership Training
Monthly workshops build self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills through hands-on community projects.
Structured SEL Program
Integrate a proven mentoring and social-emotional learning curriculum that fits seamlessly into your existing school schedule.
Student Voice & Belonging
Build a stronger school culture by empowering students to lead projects that contribute meaningfully to their community.
Outcomes Tracking
Receive regular de-identified reports on student engagement, goals, and outcomes to demonstrate your program's impact.
Bilingual Support
Our programs are available in English and Spanish, ensuring all families can access the resources they need.